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Latest Bike Reviews (117 Total)

Ribble Endurance (2023)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $2281 | Cyclocross
The Ribble Endurance represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 3810km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Canyon Aeroad (2024)
Ribble | Rating: 9.0/10 | $2282 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 3811km, this bike excels in climbing.
Ridley Noah (2025)
Argon 18 | Rating: 9.1/10 | $2283 | Gravel
The Ridley Noah represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 3812km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Look 795 (2026)
Trek | Rating: 9.2/10 | $2284 | Mountain
The Look 795 represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 3813km, this bike excels in descending.
Time Alpe dHuez (2020)
Specialized | Rating: 9.3/10 | $2285 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 3814km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2021)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.4/10 | $2286 | Track
The De Rosa Merak represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 3815km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Argon 18 Gallium (2022)
Giant | Rating: 9.5/10 | $2287 | Cyclocross
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 3816km, this bike excels in climbing.
Trek Madone (2023)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.6/10 | $2288 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 3817km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Specialized Tarmac (2024)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $2289 | Gravel
The Specialized Tarmac represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 3818km, this bike excels in descending.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.8/10 | $2290 | Mountain
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 3819km, this bike excels in cornering.
Cannondale SuperSix (2026)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.8/10 | $9743 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4256km, this bike excels in climbing.
Giant Propel (2025)
Specialized | Rating: 9.9/10 | $9744 | TT
The Giant Propel represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4255km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cervelo S5 (2024)
Trek | Rating: 8.0/10 | $9745 | Mountain
The Cervelo S5 represents Trek's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4254km, this bike excels in cornering.
BMC Teammachine (2023)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.1/10 | $9746 | Gravel
The BMC Teammachine represents Argon 18's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4253km, this bike excels in descending.
Pinarello Dogma (2022)
Ribble | Rating: 8.2/10 | $9747 | Road
The Pinarello Dogma represents Ribble's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4252km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Bianchi Oltre (2021)
BMC | Rating: 8.3/10 | $9748 | Cyclocross
The Bianchi Oltre represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4251km, this bike excels in climbing.
Orbea Orca (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.4/10 | $9749 | Track
The Orbea Orca represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4250km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Scott Addict (2026)
Look | Rating: 8.5/10 | $9750 | TT
The Scott Addict represents Look's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4249km, this bike excels in cornering.
Merida Reacto (2025)
Ridley | Rating: 8.6/10 | $9751 | Mountain
The Merida Reacto represents Ridley's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4248km, this bike excels in descending.
Colnago V3Rs (2024)
Canyon | Rating: 8.7/10 | $9752 | Gravel
The Colnago V3Rs represents Canyon's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4247km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ribble Endurance (2023)
Colnago | Rating: 8.9/10 | $9774 | TT
The Ribble Endurance represents Colnago's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4225km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Canyon Aeroad (2022)
Merida | Rating: 9.0/10 | $9775 | Mountain
The Canyon Aeroad represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4224km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ridley Noah (2021)
Scott | Rating: 9.1/10 | $9776 | Gravel
The Ridley Noah represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4223km, this bike excels in descending.
Look 795 (2020)
Orbea | Rating: 9.2/10 | $9777 | Road
The Look 795 represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4222km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Time Alpe dHuez (2026)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.3/10 | $9778 | Cyclocross
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4221km, this bike excels in climbing.
De Rosa Merak (2025)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.4/10 | $9779 | Track
The De Rosa Merak represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4220km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Argon 18 Gallium (2024)
BMC | Rating: 9.5/10 | $9780 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4219km, this bike excels in cornering.
Trek Madone (2023)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.6/10 | $9781 | Mountain
The Trek Madone represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4218km, this bike excels in descending.
Specialized Tarmac (2022)
Giant | Rating: 9.7/10 | $9782 | Gravel
The Specialized Tarmac represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4217km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Cannondale SuperSix (2021)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.8/10 | $9783 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4216km, this bike excels in climbing.

Upcoming Race Calendar

1

Strade Bianche — 2022 Winner: Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 249km

2

Tour de Suisse — 2023 Winner: Dylan Groenewegen (Ineos Grenadiers) | Distance: 248km

3

Dauphine — 2024 Winner: Arnaud De Lie (Bora-Hansgrohe) | Distance: 247km

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Gent-Wevelgem — 2025 Winner: Biniam Girmay (Lidl-Trek) | Distance: 246km

5

E3 Saxo Classic — 2026 Winner: Santiago Buitrago (Alpecin-Deceuninck) | Distance: 245km

6

Amstel Gold Race — 2020 Winner: Tadej Pogacar (EF Education) | Distance: 244km

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La Fleche Wallonne — 2021 Winner: Wout van Aert (Movistar) | Distance: 243km

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Tour de Yorkshire — 2022 Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Astana) | Distance: 242km

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Tour of California — 2023 Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Jayco-AlUla) | Distance: 241km

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Tour of Flanders — 2024 Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Intermarche) | Distance: 240km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Mark Cavendish

Time trialist | Arkea-Samsic | 69 pro wins | 1 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Grand Tour winner | Uno-X | 70 pro wins | 2 Grand Tour stages

Julian Alaphilippe

Classics specialist | Israel-Premier Tech | 71 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Sprinter | Lotto Dstny | 72 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Egan Bernal

Puncheur | Q36.5 | 73 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Geraint Thomas

Domestique | Bahrain Victorious | 74 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Chris Froome

Time trialist | Decathlon AG2R | 75 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Grand Tour winner | UAE Team Emirates | 76 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Classics specialist | Visma-Lease a Bike | 77 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Sprinter | Soudal Quick-Step | 78 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Arnaud De Lie

Domestique | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 41 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Biniam Girmay

Puncheur | Lidl-Trek | 40 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Road Bike

Our comprehensive guide breaks down frame materials, component groupsets, wheelsets, and fit geometry for every budget from $1,500 to $15,000.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 10 min read

Tour de France 2020 Race Report

Full stage-by-stage breakdown, power analysis, weather impact, and tactical decisions that decided the yellow jersey.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 9 min read

Maintenance: Electronic Shifting Guide

Step-by-step workshop instructions with torque specs, tool recommendations, and common mistakes to avoid.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 8 min read

Training: Climbing Endurance Plan

gw1NaN-week structured training plan with interval sessions, rest days, and nutrition timing.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 7 min read

Movistar gy2NaN Season Preview

Roster analysis, new signings, equipment changes, and race calendar targets for the upcoming season.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 6 min read

Gear Review: Bianchi Oltre vs Orbea Orca

Head-to-head comparison: weight, stiffness, aerodynamics, comfort, price, and real-world ride quality scores.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 5 min read

Nutrition for Endurance Cycling

Carb loading strategies, hydration protocols, electrolyte replacement, and on-bike fueling for gran fondo and sportive events.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 15 min read

Bike Fit Fundamentals

Saddle height, reach, stack, cleat position, and handlebar width — how millimeters affect comfort and power output.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 14 min read

Winter Training Indoors

Zwift racing, ERG mode intervals, smart trainer setups, and structured plans for maintaining fitness off-season.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 13 min read

Gravel Bike Buyer's Guide gy3NaN

Tire clearance, frame materials, geometry trends, and the best value gravel bikes from $1,200 to $6,000.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 12 min read

Press Reviews

"The Trek Madone sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, Empire

"Arnaud De Lie's performance at Tour de France was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

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